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National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
858 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Partly Cloudy Tonight and Saturday; Cooler

- Some frost potential Sunday morning, more widespread frost 
  possible Monday morning.

- Increasing rain chances next Tuesday, chance for PM thunderstorms

- Temperatures generally near seasonal next week, but brief cooldown 
  is possible Wednesday into Thursday

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Regional Hourly Observations For JACKSON County
Issued at 1000 PM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST INDIANA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BEDFORD +      MOCLDY    52  30  43 CALM      30.16R                  
BLOOMINGTON    PTCLDY    50  35  56 SW3       30.15R                  
FRENCH LICK *+ CLOUDY    52  30  43 NW5       30.16R                  
MADISON *+     CLOUDY    52  36  54 CALM      30.16S                  

Hourly Obs., Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, Rh, Wind, Regional Obs., Station Model, Surface 4-Panel
Meteograms: South Bend , Fort Wayne , Lafayette , Indianapolis , Evansville


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Indiana
Based on observations at 1000pm EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Indiana...temperatures are near 48 degrees north, near 51 degrees central, and near 54 degrees south. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy north, mostly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy south. In the north, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. Winds are from the west at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 54 degrees at Shelbyville and Evansville. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at Kokomo.


Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

U.S. Radar, All NWS Radars (In near-real time), LSI Heat Index, Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For JACKSON County,IN

348 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

A few thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday. Lightning is a hazard
with any storm. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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7-Day Forecast For JACKSON County, IN
Issued at 902 PM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear through midnight, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy through midnight, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely through midnight, then a chance of showers toward daybreak. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Indiana
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Total Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day, 120-Day

Almanac Information
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.700000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 07:00 EDT Set 20:28 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:43 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:33 EDT Ends 20:56 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

Yesterday's Highs , Lows
Sunrise/Sunset/Moonrise/Moonset Computation (USN)

Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
APRIL 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky